13 Valuable Ways to Learn About Your Home This Summer
Published 10 months ago • 5 min read
Purgula
Innovation for Homeowners
Summer: A Living Laboratory for Your Home
July 27, 2025
Hi Reader,
Summer is here — but you couldn't tell in Southern California, where the weather is still spring-like and perfect (but not for long). Now is an opportune time to pay attention to what your home might be telling you, during the harshest season for outdoor furniture, indoor air quality, home exteriors and landscaping.
Each morning, we unplug our AeroBroom from its charger and perform a light air blow of debris that may have kicked up overnight. This daily task is important twofold:
1. It prepares our outdoor seating areas for any unannounced visitors, and
2. It allows us to check our property for any potential maintenance issues before they become expensive repairs
You might think daily checks are a bit obsessive, but in truth, we inspect our property for disruptive critter visits, unusual activity around plants and trees, sudden changes and other potential hazards.
Spending time observing and listening to what your home, and its surroundings, are communicating to you is crucial to being a preventative and responsible homeowner — especially during the hottest months of the year!
According to a 2024 survey conducted by Hippo Insurance:
• Many homeowners take a proactive approach to home maintenance
• Nearly half of responding homeowners (48%) said they prioritize seasonal maintenance tasks during the summer
• More than half (53%) stated that they already perform regular maintenance to prepare specifically for severe weather-related damage
Being a proactive student about your home will help you stay abreast of changes, where early detection can save you significant amounts of money and heartache.
There are few better ways to becoming a capable homeowner than helping your home effectively handle what Nature can unforgivably dish out!
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Key benefits and features include:
Easy Mosquito Protection that Works: Creates a 20-foot mosquito-free zone, with maximum protection achieved in just 15 minutes.
Portable and Convenient: Lightweight with a 9-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery (e90 model), it’s easy to move around your backyard, poolside, or campsite, plus it's TSA-approved, ideal for flights to tropical locations.
Safe and Scent-Free: Uses metofluthrin, a plant-inspired repellent, instead of DEET, avoiding sticky sprays and lotions. It’s scent-free, making it pleasant for hosting outdoor events or relaxing evenings without chemical odors. Safe for people and pets (except for cats in confined spaces due to metofluthrin sensitivity). Emits no smoke or flames, unlike citronella candles.
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Featured Product
Midea Cube 20 Pint Dehumidifier Ideal for Large Basements
The Midea Cube 20 Pint Dehumidifier is a reliable solution for keeping your home comfortable, fresh, and protected during hot, humid summers, with user-friendly features that enhance convenience and efficiency.
Key benefits and features include:
Powerful Humidity Control: Removes up to 20 pints of moisture daily, ideal for spaces up to 1,500 square feet, such as large basements, living rooms, and bedrooms.
Enhanced Comfort: Lowers humidity to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, preventing that muggy feeling and reducing the strain on air conditioning, which can lower energy costs.
Prevents Mold and Mildew: By controlling excess moisture, it helps protect homes from mold, mildew, and musty odors, safeguarding your furniture, walls, and health.
Smart and Convenient: Features Wi-Fi and Alexa compatibility for remote control via a smartphone app, letting you monitor and adjust humidity levels easily. The unique lift-and-twist design offers a large water tank for less frequent emptying or continuous drainage with the included hose.
Energy-Efficient: ENERGY STAR certified for efficiency, it saves on electricity bills.
Portable and Versatile: Equipped with wheels for easy movement, it’s perfect for shifting between rooms. The compact nested design allows for easy storage when not in use.
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